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Please put your hands together like this👏 for Xinyi Guo and Rikka Ly who are both finalists in the #WIICTA Awards!! ✨ Rikka is a finalist in the Graduate category, recognising a standout candidate who has commenced a career within the tech industry and has made an immediate and positive impact on the business through providing a fresh perspective and high levels of professionalism. ✨ Xinyi is a finalist in the Rising Star / Vendor category, which is for women with 10 years or less experience and it recognises a standout candidate rising through the ranks, acknowledging significant advancement during the early stages of her career. This individual is growing in stature and importance, demonstrating outstanding business acumen, deep market expertise and high levels of professional integrity. Being a finalist is already a wonderful achievement, and we are so proud - these awards do an important job of highlighting the achievements of women across the ICT industry. We're very fortunate to have such a talented and growing group of women in the engineering side of our business. Big shout out to all the other finalists - see you at the Reseller News NZ Awards Gala in June 🎉

Customer experience (CX) careers have been a hot topic in our community, especially with many organisations feeling the pinch during the economic downturn. If you missed the recent Lunch and Learn event featuring a talk with Kathryn Mountain, Product Design Lead at RUSH, the full talk is now available as part of our on-demand learning library in our member's forum. Otherwise, here's a quick recap. #cxc #cxcevents #cxcollective #cxcollectiveevents #cxdesign #cxdesigncareers #humancentreddesign #customerexperiencedesign

🤔 What if designers took a Hippocratic oath? "First, do no harm." As designers, our decisions impact millions of lives daily. From the apps managing our finances to the platforms connecting us with loved ones, our work shapes human experiences in profound ways. Senior Digital Product Designer, Sam, suggests it's time for a Designer's Oath that empowers us to stand behind choices that protect users from harm, respect privacy, embrace inclusivity, maintain transparency, and use AI responsibly. 🔗 Interested? Read more: https://bit.ly/4kDOcRt

The tricycle is a wonderfully simple and effective way to think about organisational success and balancing values. Thanks again to Mike Bennetts for sharing this at our leadership away day recently 🙏 If you want to dive deeper, read here > https://lnkd.in/g84kSYvp

🔐 While hackers are getting creative, we're getting certified! RUSH recently achieved ISO 27001 certification. This internationally recognised standard confirms our commitment to protecting our clients' digital assets. It puts us in an elite squad of Aotearoa tech companies who take security seriously (like, really seriously). We're creating sustainable solutions where security is integrated into every digital experience we deliver. What's the point of creating something brilliant if it's not built to last? Read more here: https://bit.ly/42DqO09

Digitising something doesn't guarantee it's success. "Technology is just a tool, like a hammer. With a hammer you can build something—and you can also destroy something. Our most successful customer programmes start with shared understanding and trust, and remaining open to discovering that the real problem might be different than initially thought. Read on... https://bit.ly/3XATgMw

The digital threats that target our businesses don't stop at our office doors—they can follow us home. We're well aware that the knowledge and advice the team gets from our cyber security specialists keeps them safe at work AND at home - but this isn't the case for many people who don't think about tech for their day job. And in light of shows like Netflix's "Adolescence" highlighting the digital dangers that children face, our Security Compliance & IT Support Specialist, Tim N. wanted to share his views on applying professional cybersecurity practices at home. This article outlines practical steps any family can implement: 📱 Creating proper device governance for children of different ages 🔐 Building a secure home network (your first line of defence) 🪪 Age-appropriate security awareness conversations ⌚ Managing IoT devices that could compromise your family's privacy ⚖️ Finding the right balance between protection and independence Whether you're a cybersecurity professional or a concerned parent, these enterprise-inspired strategies can help protect what matters most while preparing your children for a digital future.

💊💊 Did you know New Zealand ranks in the top five globally for antibiotic consumption? Thankfully an incredible team of healthcare professionals is working to change that. We're proud to have supported a dedicated team of healthcare experts – infectious disease doctors, pharmacists, microbiologists, and more – who led the development of Te Whata Kura, New Zealand's first national digital antimicrobial guideline system. Their vision was ambitious: unite 20+ different guidelines into one cohesive standard and gain deeper insights into prescribing patterns to ensure equitable care across Aotearoa. The clinical team's expertise and commitment to antimicrobial stewardship drove every aspect of this innovative platform. Our GM of Emerging Tech Tim Packer and The University of Auckland's Stephen Richie spoke to RNZ this week to discuss the problem to be solved, and how technology is playing a role in the solution. Listen to the story here: https://bit.ly/4j9yiN7 And read the full case study on our website: https://bit.ly/3FGG0jr The University of Auckland | Te Niwha

Cannot wait to head to Chicago next month and present at the Institute of Design (ID) Global Shapeshift Summit, taking the stage on the thorny topic of AI & Democracy. AI has found it's way into almost all social, economic and political crevices - so coming together as a global group to press the topic of Responsible AI is going to be powerful. Why don't you visit the Windy City to join us in person for thought-provoking discussions, skill-building sessions, and networking with global experts! But if flying halfway around the world isn't do-able... lucky for you there are streaming tickets for the event too. Check out the event page for info on all speakers, sessions and tickets (early-bird pricing for 2 more weeks). https://lnkd.in/gdaQyYrw Terry Williams-Willcock Danushka Abeysuriya Alaina Luxmoore Geoff Suvalko Chelsea Pratt Hudson Smales Anijo Mathew Albert Shum

Six months ago we launched a comprehensive leadership framework designed to elevate leadership capabilities across RUSH. Enter Varshil, Engineering Manager at RUSH… Varshil recently transitioned from a technical role into an engineering management position which made him realise the importance of refining his leadership approach: "The principle of bringing out commitment rather than compliance has transformed how I lead... Great leaders don't just delegate tasks; they inspire ownership by helping teams understand the 'why' behind the work." At RUSH, we believe in investing in our people's growth. That's why every RUSHer gets an annual L&D budget, and our leaders participate in internationally recognised development programs. Read more about Varshil's journey & what we do at RUSH to support our leaders: https://bit.ly/3QkbA8T